Head Clinical Unit: Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Overview

Head the Clinical Unit for Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Ladysmith Regional Hospital, leading specialist services with at least five years' post-registration experience.

Requirements

• An appropriate Medical and Specialist qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• At least five years’ experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies: Advanced clinical knowledge and specialist expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including high-risk obstetrics, obstetric emergencies and complex gynaecological care.
• Sound knowledge of applicable health and Public Service legislation, policies, clinical guidelines, professional ethics, patient safety and clinical governance requirements.
• Ability to lead, supervise, mentor and teach medical officers, interns, students and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Strong strategic planning, service development, resource management, communication, negotiation, conflict- resolution, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse clinical and service data, lead audits and qualify-improvement initiatives, and present clear reports to hospital and district management.

Duties

• Lead, plan, coordinate and monitor a comprehensive specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, including antenatal, labour ward, obstetric theatre, inpatient, outpatient and emergency gynaecological services.
• Provide direct specialist care and expert consultation for high-risk, complex and referred patients and ensure appropriate escalation and continuity of care.
• Ensure safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care through approved policies, protocols, standard operating procedures and effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Lead maternal, perinatal and gynaecological clinical governance, including morbidity and mortality reviews, patient-safety incident reviews, clinical audits, quality- improvement projects and implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate referral pathways, outreach and specialist support to district hospitals and other referring facilities within the hospital’s drainage area, maintain effective liaison with tertiary and central referral services.
• Develop and implement departmental operational plans, service targets, clinical risk controls and performance- monitoring systems aligned with hospital and Departmental priorities.
• Manage and develop the medical workforce through appropriate deployment, duty rosters, supervision, mentorship, leave planning, performance management and succession planning.
• Promote undergraduate, continuing professional development, skills transfer and clinically relevant research.
• Ensure cost- effective stewardship of medicines, blood products, equipment, consumables, theatre time, beds and other scarce resources; identify and escalate critical resource risks promptly.
• Participate in hospital senior-management and strategic activities, support district and provincial programmes, and submit accurate clinical and management reports within required timeframes.
• Participate in the commuted overtime system and provide after-hours consultant leadership according to service needs.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership and management of a regional or referral-level Obstetrics and Gynaecology service.
• Experience in maternal and perinatal clinical governance, teaching, research, quality improvement and medico-legal risk reduction.
• Willingness to support outreach and referral services within the uThukela District drainage area. PUBLIC

How to apply

All applications should be emailed to LadysmithHospital.Job@kznhealth.gov.za / nkosinathi.siyaya@kznhealth.gov.za or be posted to: The Human Resource Management, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith, 3370 or Hand delivery to: The Human Resource Offices, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Office No: 15, 36 Malcom Road, Ladysmith, 3370. FOR ATTENTION : Mr S.L.Dlozi

Enquiries: Dr N.P Mabaso-Langa (Acting Senior Manager Medical Services) Tel No: (036) 637 2111

Notes

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za.The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. Ref 13/2018. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for these posts. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered”. Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. . All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.